Kissing Frogs part 5
Every fortnight Zowie Edwards will be regaling Flavour readers with her dating tales from the Urban Jungle…….After extensive e-flirtage with ‘Smiley Guy’ from last week’s column, he ruins it all be insisting that we meet somewhere ‘we won’t bump into anyone we know’. Instantly, I conjure up nightmare-ish visions of being battered over the head in my local pub...
ACS Kings and Queens: NeRD Central
Alexandra Harrison, Samuel Frimpong and Sean Thomas are the creative trio behind NeRD Central here they talk about fashion, music and ACS Kings and Queens.Tell me about your label? The name of are label is called NeRD Central. Found in the 2008, Nerd central are a new and fun clothing line that designs and makes clothes that’s quirky and a...
Kissing Frogs part 4
Every fortnight Zowie Edwards will be regaling Flavour readers with her dating tales from the Urban Jungle…….After last fortnight’s date with the beautiful, self-obsessed snore-bag, I decide that due time and attention must crucially be devoted to contemplating what I’m really looking for in a man (and not doing what I’ve done thus far and picking them purely based...
Young & Ambitious: Femi McCool
Femi McCool is the young and talented Presenter and Actor who created and hosts internet hit show ‘Wag1 TV’ with the latest Episode hitting the TV screens in the U.K. His unique style of interviewing makes the show what it is, with his quick thinking and sarcastic approach to the responding publics answers. Currently 19 and in University pursuing...
Flavour’s Summer festival Guide
There’s nothing like the good old British summer. A week of sun, followed by two weeks of rain, then another day or two of sun, overcrowded beaches, buses with the heating turned on full blast on the hottest day of the year, what more could you ask for?As unreliable as our weather maybe, one feature remains the pride and...
ACS Kings & Queens: Bubushiiky
Footwear designer Emily Osei Blavo got nominated by a friend to showcase her designs at inter university beauty pageant ACS Kings and Queens. This event is providing a platform for up and coming designers and she is proud to be a part of it. Here she talks to Flavour about her label Bubushiiky.How did you get into fashion? I studied...
Young & Ambitious: Ashanti and Jamel
Ashanti Nindi and Jamel Kennedy of South East London make an interesting duo; by combining aspects of their Photography, Film, Graphics and Web Design to bring you A New Media better known as ANM. The group was established in 2008 and with an ambition to create their own direction and path in the industry ANM was born. ANM sets...
ACS Kings & Queens: Concreterose Clothing
Rachy Mckenzie-Sealy is a Middlesex University student studying fashion with a fashion label called Concreterose Clothing. Flavour caught up with the 22-year-old ahead of the ACS Kings and Queens show where her clothing will be worn by a male and female representative from her university who have entered into an inter-university beauty pageant where couples battle for the coveted...
Win tickets to Comedy Roast UK
On Saturday 19th June 2010 the Comedy Roast UK returns to the Shepherds Bush O2 with a ‘Roast’ at Music artist/Actor… Ashley Walters! The Comedy Roast event is a theatre-comedy show. A ‘Roast’ is very much like a toast except here the particular individual will be presented their toast via comedic insults, praise, outlandish true and untrue stories as...
Win a copy of the soundtrack to StreetDance 3D
N-Dubz, Pixie Lott, Cheryl Cole and Tinie Tempah head up the music for Britain’s first 3D dance film StreetDance and we have 5 copies of the soundtrack to giveaway. To be in with a chance to win list a name of one of the dance crews in the film in the comment box below. But before that, here's a...
Eddie Kadi: Can he do it? Ed He Can!
Eddie Kadi, one of Britain’s leading comedian’s talks to Mary Bello about his attempt to sell out The O2 Arena in London with his one man show on September 4th, 2010. Can he do it? ED HE CAN!Last time I saw Eddie Kadi it was difficult to get 5 seconds with him, everybody wanted to say hello, congratulate him...
Kissing Frogs part 3
Every fortnight I’ll be regaling Flavour readers with my dating tales from the Urban Jungle.It’s safe to say my last date was not the romance rollercoaster I hoped it might be. It takes me about 48 hours to recover from my monster hangover, during which time I keep getting hideous flashbacks of less-than-tactful things I said in my drunken...
Not just wrapped in Cotton
Fearne Cotton is the bubbly presenter who has been gracing our TV screens for more than ten years. With her busy schedule as a presenter, broadcaster and now a fashion designer for Very.co.uk, We caught up with the art- and animal-loving fashionista to see what it’s like in her world…How would you describe yourself? Enthusiastic, determined, undecided and bubbly on...
Legacy talks Step Up 3D
Fresh from filming the hot new Step Up 3-D movie, there’s more to this Hollywood star than a hot body and some banging dance moves. One of the most sought-after dancers in the entertainment industry, Legacy certainly has a lot to live up to. Flavour caught up with him to talk dance, movies and a whole lot of naughtiness....
Mother gives birth to twins by two different men
This is a series case of what can go wrong if you cheat! A woman has given birth to children with a man that she was having an affair with, but it has a little twist.Mia Washington now has twin sons that are actually half-brothers, as they were born from two different men, with the other being her fiancé.This...
Young & Ambitious: Lauren Tuxford
Lauren Tuxford is a qualified beauty therapist and entrepreneur who opened her first salon at just 20 and her second at 26. Lauren loves working as a therapist and a business owner. In her spare time she loves to dance, shop, eat out and dine, finished with great conversation.What's your favourite treatment in your salons? I'll have to say eyelash...
Bass Festival 2010 in Birmingham
BASS Festival (British Arts and Street Sounds), the UK’s only month-long celebration of Black music and art, returns to Birmingham in June with a citywide feast of urban music and culture. The festival is now in its fifth year and this year’s line up of events, produced by Punch Records, new commissions, gigs, exhibitions, master classes, showcases, club nights,...
Connecting Young People in Britain
Today, young person’s helplines from all around the world celebrate International Child Helpline Day. The focus of 17 May is to highlight the work of Get Connected in Britain.A young man was thrown out of home because he was gay and was in the middle of his university exams. He was sleeping in his sister’s car and urgently needed...
Alexandra Spencer: Super Savvy Blogger Fashionista
Australia's Alexandra Spencer is no newcomer to the world of fashion; taking her first foot steps as a successful model representing international brands then making a natural progression into fashion blogging and designing.She has already featured in the likes of Vogue and Grazia, with her fashion know how she is best known for her infamous “4th and Bleeker” fashion...
Kissing Frogs part 2
Every fortnight I’ll be regaling Flavour readers with my dating tales from the Urban Jungle.The first lesson I learn on this week’s date is not to combine business with pleasure. The thoroughly exuberant and utterly fabulous Fashion Editor I’ve just had a meeting with is egging-me-on to show her my “catwalk walk”. Unable to resist a challenge, I strut...
Worst employment figures for 15 years means employees should cherish their jobs
Cameron and Clegg received an unwanted ‘wedding present’ in Downing Street when they saw yesterday’s unemployment figures.53,000 more people lost their jobs in the three months to March taking the total number of unemployed to 2.51 million – the worst figures for 15 years.Sahar Hashemi, the founder of Coffee Republic and bestselling author, explains to employees how to stay...
Is Alicia Keys pregnant?
Before there was just speculation that Alicia Keys is getting married to Swizz Beatz but now the singer's belly bump in these pics has the rumor mills going into overdrive asking whether they are expecting their first child together. What are your thoughts?
Red Bull Reporter – exclusive report from Flying Bach in Berlin!
Red Bull Reporter is a nationwide search to find the best young music & culture, and sports writers, filmmakers, photographers and presenters, giving them the chance of a lifetime: to use their skills and indulge their passions as a Red Bull Reporter.Red Bull Flying Bach is a unique clash of cultures which took place in Berlin.The recipe is simple....
Red Bull reporter interviews Christoph Hagel
Natalie Meziani interviews Christoph Hagel, musical director of Red Bull Flying Bach - a 70 minute performance series. This unique show sees a crossover of classical music and break dancing with a dance troupe ‘breaking’ to the legendary composer Bach’s “Well-Tempered Clavier”. Launched in Berlin, Christoph Hagel is on the on the piano alongside talented musicians on other musical...
Flavour’s editor Annika Allen presents on Reach 87.7FM
Catch Flavour Magazine’s editor Annika Allen on Reach 87.7FM this weekend presenting The Flavour Show.The show will go out each and every Saturday for the next 3 weeks starting this Saturday 8th May 2010 beginning at 11.30am.On the first show hear chart topping sounds from the likes of Tinie Tempah and Young Money along with a discussion on the...
Kissing Frogs part 1
Until 2 days ago, I would have thought there were few things more excruciating than walking into a bar and presenting yourself to a complete stranger for his analysis on your level of attractiveness/girlfriend potential. I have since realised that there IS something more embarrassing than that and that’s walking into a train. Literally.I’m Zowie Edwards, and I have...
Actor: Wil Johnson interview
Flavour chats to actor Wil Johnson who plays Byron in new Brit flick Pimp. The movie also features distinguished British actors Billy Boyd and Danny Dyer and is directed by Robert Cavanah.How did you enjoy your role as Byron for Pimp?I did a movie over 10 years ago, called Babymother, in the film I played a reggae artist called...
Travel Exposure: Xscape
Skydiving, rock climbing and skiing, we check out the ultimate adventure holidayFancy skiing in France, rock climbing in Africa or skydiving in Thailand? All would be amazing holiday experiences, but if you haven’t got the cash to travel that far then why not do all three in one location closer to home? If you’re wondering where in...
From Boyhood to Manhood Foundation charity race
If your New Year's resolutions include getting fit and helping make a difference by doing something for a charity. Your dedication will help us to raise fund and support From Boyhood to Manhood Foundation’s projects. FBMF’s aims and objectives are to transform the lives of disadvantaged and disaffected young people. The advancement of education, training or retraining, particularly among...
Paul Cartwright the UK Hitch
Become the ultimate Casanova with the help of the Black Book Consultancy an organization helping men all over the UK to conquer their women troubles. Flavour journo Mandy Temple had the pleasure of speaking to love guru and the consultancy founder Paul Cartwright.The newly launched ‘charm school’ offers a unique and worthwhile service guaranteed to turn any frog into...